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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,849.81, 48,092.97 and 18,934.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,849.81, 48,092.97 and 18,934.25 is: 26,129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,849.81 : 48,092.97 = 18,934.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,849.81/48,092.97 = 18,934.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,849.81x = 48,092.97 × 18,934.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,849.81x = 910,604,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,604,317.22/34,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,129.39

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